Nearly 5 times my computer was blocked by a Spyware site stating that my computer was watched and somebody trying to steal data from my computer. The advertisement through Internet Explorer often interrupted. Therefore, I did find no other way except reinstalling the computer. May I reinstall my computer often? Will it cause any trouble?
2007-11-21 01:56:24 · 12 answers · asked by Raja 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I think you need to become proactive in your computer security. You need to protect your computer from becoming infected in the first place, and the best way to do that is by using some real-time protection. Real-time protection would consist of a good two-way firewall, a real-time antivirus, and a real time antimalware shield. These are what I use and recommend:
Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Antivirus: Avast 4 Home Edition: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Real-time antimalware shield: Comodo BOClean: http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html
Install these programs, and reinstalling your OS will become an option for you, not a necessity.
You should also keep a few on-demand scanners on board. I use and recommend Superantispyware and A-Squared Free.
Superantispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
A-Squared Free: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
2007-11-21 02:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by heebus_jeebus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In thirty plus years of maintaining computers and networks, I have re-installed only 4 times. 3 of these were for replacement disks, one was a user finger problem. You are obviously not being careful of security, or these things would not recur. Be cautious there are limits to the number of activations MS allow. Run anti-spyware and anti-virus software, use a firewall and keep it turned on regardless of what anyone tells you, avoid porn and gambling sites, and use a popup blocker. Do not read emails unless you are sure they are safe. With current security systems available, it is easy to protect the machine unless you are careless.
2007-11-21 02:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The more icons you have in your taskbar is the problem. Each one of those represent a program on standby ready to use. The system has to shut down completely each program before preceeding to the next one and so on. The same is in reverse, if they are in the "start up" folder on the program list, the system loads each program so it will run before proceeding to the next one. Some are put there automatically by a program when you install it. What I suggest is, have a look at them and decided what you want to load at the start up and just delete the rest. Some programs however do not have a listing so you will have to go into the program and take out the tick or whatever where it says "load this program when starting your computer" or something like that!
2016-04-05 01:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ok to reinstall your computer, but 5 times in a year? Get some good anti spyware programmes on it Ill list some good ones that have worked for me below. . I hope they help you.
2007-11-21 02:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by Fay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should stay away from porn sites. They are very dirty!!!
Most websites that contain adverts contain spyware. it you want to surf the net, you need a proper condo... erm... protection.
Firewall, popup blockers, spyware scan, Av software; and remember that none of them is 100% effective.
I have all the possible protections and still, I have to format my PC twice a year.
2007-11-21 02:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Pixel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should only do a clean install an OS when the system is totaled or so badly infected or corrupted that all other options have been exhausted and a re-install is called for.
2007-11-21 05:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by triton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look this site is scamming you by trying to trick you into probably
downloading an anti spyware program from them , which will
turn out to be a virus
2007-11-21 02:08:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
1) Windows reinstallation is harmless unless you loose files
2) Instead of IE, use firefox, it is safer
3) Use a temp files cleaner, at the end of browsing session
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiKmxSNFv0Q
4) Use an antispyware called Spyware Terminator (it's free)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0QsjU1K_6E
2007-11-21 02:04:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you just get a anti spyware program?
2007-11-21 02:00:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
be careful with some`free` antispyware sights they say you have or install minor viruses to try to get you to buy their product.
always delete these sites off line.otherwise they tend to `pop up`on you.
also i `lost a lot of problems ` by using firefox as my browser
2007-11-21 02:05:59 · answer #10 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋